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Syracuse Scoring Great Lawrence Moten Dies at 53

Officials said he was found at his Washington, D.C., home, with the cause of death yet to be determined.

Overview

  • Syracuse University confirmed Moten’s death on Tuesday, and his daughter said he was discovered at his residence in Washington, D.C.
  • There has been no cause of death released, and early reports indicate there is no sign of foul play.
  • Former coach Jim Boeheim, current coach Adrian Autry, and athletic director John Wildhack issued statements praising Moten’s character and impact.
  • Moten remains Syracuse’s all-time leading scorer with 2,334 points, was a 1995 AP/NABC third-team All-American, a three-time first-team All-Big East pick, and had No. 21 retired in 2018.
  • A second-round pick of the Vancouver Grizzlies in 1995, he played with the Grizzlies and briefly with the Washington Wizards before moving into coaching and youth development, most recently serving since June as basketball GM at Digital Pioneers Academy in D.C.